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out of line

  1. be improper, or in a state of exceeding limits or expectations
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  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, line.

    “I lost my place when I had to get out of line to find you.”

  2. Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.

    “I hope my comments yesterday were not out of line.”

  3. Disobedient, not following orders or order.

    “Pope Innocent III […] led a crusade against the out-of-line Albigensians in Provence.”

  4. Not in a line, straggly.